Posted: February 27th, 2023

Conflict – Worldview

In 250 words or less, using the definition of conflict from the textbook, reflect on how your worldview impacts each aspect.

Your response should be well written, and claims should be supported by class readings or scholarly articles.   The attached needs to be rewritten since it didn’t clear plagiarism software.

CONFLICT LOG 1

Conflict Log

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Colangelo College of Business, Grand Canyon University

Conflict and Negotiation – COM 312

Professor Arianne Fuchsberger

February 19, 2023

Conflict Log

According to Hocker and Wilmot (2017), “Conflict is an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals.” From this definition, aspects of conflict include expressed struggle, interdependence, incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference.

Most expressed struggles are precipitated by a triggering event, according to Hocker and Wilmot (2017), but I prefer to speak up right away rather than wait for things to get worse. As soon as I notice a change in atmosphere or behavior in a person, I become concerned and try to solve the issue immediately.

I agree with Hocker and Wilmot (2017) that conflict occurs between interdependent parties. The conflict parties must be interested in what the other does, whether at work or home. I like relationships where the expectations are clear, such that in the event we have a conflict, we can find a way to solve it. Unfortunately, our beliefs and values often differ, leading to perceived incompatible goals. I believe acknowledging this incompatibility is essential to conflict resolution.

I also believe that perceived scarce resources are central to conflicts. However, whether intangible or not, there must be an understanding of these scarce resources and what they mean to each party. Interference, in my case, occurs when I feel a change in the mood or behavior of a person toward me. It makes me uncomfortable to wait while knowing that a conflict exists.

Reference

Hocker, J. L., & Wilmot, W. W. (2017).
Interpersonal conflict (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.